National Parks & Wildlife — Set 1
MP GK · राष्ट्रीय उद्यान और वन्यजीव · Questions 1–10 of 160
Which national park in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its tiger population and is part of the Project Tiger initiative?
Correct Answer: A. Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park, established in 1955, is one of the premier tiger reserves in India and was the first to be included in Project Tiger in 1973. It is home to the Indian bison (gaur) and was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. Kanha was one of the first tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973 and is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.
Bandhavgarh National Park, a major tiger reserve in MP, contains how many historical forts within its boundaries?
Correct Answer: B. 32
The correct answer is 32. Bandhavgarh National Park, established in 1968, is known for its highest density of tiger population in India and contains 32 ancient forts within its boundaries, making it historically significant alongside its wildlife importance. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 and was one of the original tiger reserves under Project Tiger launched by PM Indira Gandhi in 1973.
Pench National Park, shared by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, was named after which river?
Correct Answer: B. Pench River
Pench National Park was named after the Pench River, which flows through the park and forms a natural boundary between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It was declared a national park in 1992 and is home to tigers, leopards, and diverse wildlife. Pench National Park straddles the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border and has been a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger since 1992.
Satpura National Park in MP is named after which mountain range?
Correct Answer: B. Satpura Range
Satpura National Park, established in 1981, is named after the Satpura Range of mountains that run through the park. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, leopards, wild boar, and various bird species, making it an ecotourism destination. The Satpura Range is home to Satpura National Park and forms the watershed separating the Narmada and Tapi river valleys.
What is the primary conservation goal of Project Tiger, launched in India in 1973?
Correct Answer: B. To conserve tigers and their habitats
Project Tiger, launched in 1973, is a centrally-sponsored scheme aimed at conserving tigers and maintaining viable populations in their natural habitats. Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Satpura are major tiger reserves under this project in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh was ranked first in India's 2022 tiger census with over 785 tigers, earning it the title of 'Tiger State of India'.
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary in MP is primarily known for the conservation of which species?
Correct Answer: B. Chinkara (Indian gazelle)
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1975, is primarily known for the conservation of the Chinkara or Indian gazelle, an endangered species. The sanctuary also protects other wildlife including spotted deer, wild boar, and various bird species. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
The Bengal Tiger, found in MP tiger reserves, is classified under which conservation status in the IUCN Red List?
Correct Answer: B. Vulnerable
The correct answer is Vulnerable. The Bengal Tiger is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, though populations in MP's tiger reserves like Kanha and Bandhavgarh have shown improvement due to Project Tiger conservation efforts and habitat protection initiatives. Project Tiger, launched in 1973 by PM Indira Gandhi, has been instrumental in increasing tiger populations in Madhya Pradesh from near extinction to over 785 today.
Which endemic wild buffalo species is protected in Kanha National Park?
Correct Answer: C. Wild Buffalo
Kanha National Park is known for protecting the Wild Buffalo, an endangered subspecies found in central Indian forests. The park also hosts the Gaur and serves as a refuge for these megafauna species that face habitat threats from human encroachment. Kanha was one of the first tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973 and is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.
The Gaur, India's largest wild bovine, is particularly abundant in which MP national park?
Correct Answer: B. Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park is particularly known for its population of Gaur (Indian Bison), India's largest wild bovine species. The park was instrumental in saving the barasingha (swamp deer) from near extinction, making it crucial for megafauna conservation. Kanha was one of the first tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973 and is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.
Barasingha or swamp deer, a species saved from extinction by Kanha National Park, has how many tines on its antlers?
Correct Answer: B. 14-20 tines
Barasingha has 14-20 tines on its antlers, making it distinct from other deer species. Kanha National Park played a vital role in protecting this species when its population had dwindled to less than 100, and today the park is home to several hundred barasingha. Kanha was one of the first tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973 and is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.